Graves of Beechey Island
Hroby na Beecheyho ostrově
The remote graves mark the mysterious deaths of four 19th-century explorers from the ill-fated Franklin expedition.

📜 Four lonely graves on Beechey Island, Canadian Arctic, linked to the ill-fated 1845 Franklin expedition.
🔍 Site marks the mysterious deaths of three crew members and one rescuer.

Why Go

🧊 Explore a remote Arctic historical site
🚢 Learn about the doomed Franklin expedition
🕵️‍♂️ Uncover mysteries of 19th-century exploration
🥶 See remarkably preserved graves

Why Avoid

✈️ Extremely remote and difficult to access
❄️ Harsh Arctic weather conditions

Tips

📖 Research the Franklin expedition for context
📸 Bring appropriate gear for cold weather photography

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